Here’s your chance to serve on a committee that advises on the development plans of Seattle Children’s Hospital. Seattle Department of Neighborhoods is seeking interested people from the Laurelhurst, Montlake, and Ravenna/Bryant neighborhoods to fill 4-8 vacant positions.

The Children’s Hospital Standing Advisory Committee (SAC) meets to:

1. Review an annual report from Children’s Hospital on its development;
2. Review and comment on progress under its transportation management plan;
3. Review requests for amendments to Children’s Hospital’s master plan, and make recommendations for next steps;
4. Provide comments on projects under development.

The committee meets at least annually and up to four times per year at Children’s Hospital. You would serve a one-year renewable term. Members of the Committee should possess expertise or experience in areas such as: neighborhood organization and issues; land use and zoning; architecture or landscape architecture; economic development; building development; or educational services. The committee is composed of 15 representatives, including a non-management representative from Children’s Hospital, from the following categories:

1. A representative of an area community group or council.
2. A resident who is within 600 feet of the campus boundary.
3. A neighborhood resident defined as a resident within the boundaries of the adjacent community council areas.
4. A property owner.
5. A business person.
6. A consumer group using the services of the institution.
7. A person participating in neighborhood planning.
8. A general community or citywide representative.

If you are interested in serving on this committee, send a letter of interest by either e-mail or regular mail by November 9 to: Maureen Sheehan  Mailing Address:
Seattle Department Neighborhoods
P.O. Box 94649
Seattle, WA 98124-4649

For more information contact Maureen Sheehan, Seattle Department of Neighborhoods, at 206-684-0302.

E-mail: Maureen.Sheehan@seattle.gov